Elote Blanco Mexicano

2305 N 35th Ave, Phoenix 85009

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-68589

Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Jul 8, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 13, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Aug 8, 2025Routine1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Inspector's notes

Observed ziploc bags of powdered spice displayed for retail sale with no food labels. The person in charge stated the ziploc bags are portioned from bulk onsite. Discussed food label requirements.

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3-602.11 (A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D) - Core: Food Labels Predefined Comment: All packaged food labels must include the following items: (1) the common name of the food, or absent a common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement; (2) If made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight, including a declaration of artificial colors, artificial flavors and chemical preservatives, if contained in the food; (3) an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; (4) the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; (5) the name of the food source for each major food allergen contained in the food unless the food source is already part of the common or usual name of the respective ingredient; (6) except as exempted in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act § 403(q)(3) -(5), nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 -Food Labeling and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B Nutrition Labeling; and (7) for any salmonid fish containing canthaxanthin or astaxanthin as a color additive, the labeling of the bulk fish container, including a list of ingredients, displayed on the retail container or by other written means, such as a counter card, that discloses the use of canthaxanthin or astaxanthin.

May 5, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

May 5, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

2024

Aug 16, 2024RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 27, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection rights signed by Rufino E.Report emailed.Inspection conducted with badge #313.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:-Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or-Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Rufino E.

2023

Sep 14, 2023Re-InspectioncleanA°

Upon re-inspection, all violations have been corrected.Cold holding unit has been replaced, and was found to hold food below 41*F . No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and printed at time of inspection.Award: Re-Inspection,Signer: Juanita Hernandez

Sep 11, 2023Routine1 priority1 foundationB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.A pattern of non-compliance is developing for Priority violation # 20 , 3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), which has been noted during this inspection. An Active Managerial Control Intervention Visit was offered to the person in charge. Failure to correct repeat violations may result in legal action.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed and confirmed.Embargo Lbs: 375,Award: B,Signer: Rufino Escobedo,Review Notes: QA,Review Complete: CHECKED,Request Review: CHECKED

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Observed Cotija Cheese stating keep refrigerated measuring at 55*F-57*F using a probe thermometer. Person in charge stated they received the cheese in the morning 2.5 hours prior to inspection and was unsure of when the cheese became out of temperature. Person in charge discarded cheese at time of inspection. Discussed that all TCS food should be kept at or below 41*F at all times to avoid food borne illness. Embargoed Cotija Cheese. Repeat Violations: 2nd,Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#33 — Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature ControlPriority foundation4-301.11

Repeat Violation Priority Foundation-4-301.11, Pf: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Observed ambient temperature of reach-in cooler at 50*F using a max min thermometer. Person in charge placed a work order at time of inspection. Discussed that all cold holding units must have the capacity to old food at or below 41*F. Re-inspection will occur within 10 days. Repeat Violations: 2nd,Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection

This address holds 3 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →